Fiat for the Future: An Update on Our Campaign

Our parish mission here at Queen of the Holy Rosary is to truly say “yes,” just as Mary did, to whatever the Lord asks of us: “Inspired by the love and compassion of our Mother Mary, and united with her Son Jesus in the Eucharist, we say ‘fiat,’ to our commitment to Hospitality, Prayer, Formation, and Service to the most vulnerable in our Parish, Community, and World.”

Taking Mary as our heavenly mother, source of inspiration, and namesake of our parish, we say “yes” to what God has in store for our parish. In July 2019, the Fiat for the Future Campaign was launched, with the goal of building the Fiat Center. This was a co-campaign with the One Faith, One Future Campaign from the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, which dedicated some of the funds to archdiocesan projects. We’ve raised about $2.6 million in fiveyear pledges. The portion of the money for the archdiocese, $1 million, has been satisfied. Parish Council Chair Bill Maloney has been helping to oversee the capital campaign project.

“We have a very generous community here at Queen of the Holy Rosary,” Bill says. “These past two years have offered many challenges for all of us, but people have remained devoted to our parish.”

When this campaign began, we had no idea we would enter into such a difficult time with all the rising costs and delays brought on by the pandemic. The original design for the Fiat Center has been adjusted to save money. Originally, the rectory and office building was going to be taken down, but now, it has been incorporated into the design. The project will also cover some updates at the school. Even with those adjustments, an additional $1 million needs to be raised in pledges and gifts. Expect to hear more after the Easter weekend.

“We look forward to when the Fiat Center is complete and we have a new meeting and conference room space and a reception area for people as they come to visit the parish,” Bill says. “The space will also be much more accessible.”

With all the separation we have experienced over the past two years, it will be even more of a blessing to gather together and enjoy fellowship.

“The Fiat Center will allow us to live our mission, part of which is prayer and further formation in our faith,” Bill says. “We aren’t made to be alone.”

Bill invites everyone to consider how they may support the Fiat Center, whether that be to have new families get involved or have current pledges increase.

“This is an exciting project,” he says. “The parish under Fr. Bill’s leadership has become more vibrant. I think people have a desire to grow in their faith. I think this space will allow us to better live out our mission.”

Queen of the Holy Rosary is a very important place to Bill, and he’s been involved with the parish for more than 30 years.

“Queen is just an extension of my wife and I’s family,” he says. “We have many friendships here and we spend a lot of time at the parish. We both see the need for additional space for groups to meet that are accessible.”

The Fiat for the Future Campaign will kick off this spring. Please prayerfully consider how you might support this project. Watch for more information in the coming months.